Flight 370 investigation showed Malaysia synched with West, angering Beijing

Special to WorldTribune.com

By Willy Lam, East-Asia-Intel.com

China-Malaysian ties appear to have become an unintended casualty of the tragedy revolving around the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370.

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, center, with two senior officials at a March 15 press conference.  /EPA
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, center, with two senior officials at a March 15 press conference. /EPA

Senior Chinese officials have made no secret of their dissatisfaction with the search and rescue operation handled by the Malaysian government.

President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang placed personal calls to Prime Minister Najib Razak urging Malaysian investigators to be more forthcoming with their investigations.

PLA Chief of the General Staff Gen. Fang Fenghui also called upon military authorities in Malaysia to express Chinese concerns.

The official Chinese media have accused both the Malaysian Airlines and Malaysian government of dereliction of duty and outright “lying.”

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